SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR PRODUCT AND
IN THIS MANUAL. SAVE THIS MANUAL. MAKE SURE ALL USERS ARE FAMILIAR WITH ITS
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE TOOL. Improper operation, maintenance or
modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and/or property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVETING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these sections.
DEFINITIONS − SAFETY SYMBOLS
The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
WARNING
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered or poorly-lit work areas, surfaces and benches
can lead to accidents. Do not leave anything on stand when machine is in use. Allow enough room
and provide proper support for work piece and operation of the machine.
• KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY from work area.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• EYE PROTECTION. All persons in work area should wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
eyeglasses with impact resistant lenses are not safety glasses. Eye equipment should comply with
ANSI Z87.1 or CAN/CSA Z94.3 standards. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
• HEARING PROTECTION. All people in work area should wear proper hearing protection consistent
with noise levels and exposure. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.
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